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Christen

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRIS-ten /ˈkrɪs.tən/High

Meaning: A Danish/Scandinavian form of Christian — from the Greek/Latin christianus, 'a follower of Christ; anointed'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A follower of Christ; anointed: Christen is a form of Christian. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek, Latin
MeaningA Danish/Scandinavian form of Christian — from the Greek/Latin christianus, 'a follower of Christ; anointed'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7775 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,185

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119162025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Christen is a Danish/Scandinavian form of Christian — from the Greek/Latin christianus, 'a follower of Christ; anointed' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KRIS-ten').

In the U.S. it appears in Danish and Scandinavian families. Rare, a-follower-of-Christ at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Christian comes from the Greek/Latin christianus, 'a follower of Christ; anointed' — Christen is a Danish form, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KRIS-ten').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Christian — routes layered

Variations

ChristianChristenKristen

Nicknames

Chris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Christen mean?

Christen is a Danish form of Christian — Greek/Latin 'a follower of Christ; anointed'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Christen?

It's said KRIS-ten /ˈkrɪs.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Christen a boy or girl name?

Christen is a boy's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Christen?

Christen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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